Emus Swarm Town As Australia’s Drought Worsens
The tough conditions are drying up huge swathes of land, leaving farmers struggling. Groups of thirsty emus recently showed up in an outback mining town looking for water.
Greece’s International Bailout Ends, But That Doesn’t Mean Immediate Improvements
The international bailout of Greece officially ends Monday, but after years of austerity, many Greeks will not see an immediate improvement in their lives.
In clash over clearances, questions about long-term effects
Can President Trump do that? Can he really personally revoke former CIA Director John Brennan’s security clearance, with a stroke of a pen?
After Massive Flooding And Landslides, Southern India Gets A Break From Rain
Torrential rain has triggered landslides and floods that have killed more than 350 people in India’s southern state of Kerala.
Trump ‘Not Thrilled’ With Fed Chairman Over Interest Rate Hikes
It was the second time in a month that President Trump had taken aim at the Fed. In a Reuters interview, he also accused China and Europe of manipulating their currencies to gain leverage in trade.
Uganda Police Open Fire On Protesters Demanding Release Of Opposition Lawmaker
In Uganda, protests are growing over the continued detention of pop singer and opposition lawmaker Bobi Wine. Security forces opened fire against demonstrators seeking Wine’s release.
Trump’s call for patient capitalism
Investors in the stocks of corporations are often categorized as being either patient for long-term returns (the ants) or impatient for short-term profits (the grasshoppers). Mr. Trump tweeted that he had asked the Securities and Exchange Commission (…
Why a Turkey-US trade spat could shake Europe and Syria
In purely economic terms, it’s straightforward: a battle the US has not the slightest prospect of losing. Turkey was among the dozens of countries on which President Trump imposed steel and aluminum tariffs in March.
The ‘Queen’ Of Saharan Song, Khaira Arby, Has Died
The singer and songwriter from Mali died Sunday at age 59. She was revered across west Africa and beyond for her raw, rootsy sound and her embrace of the many cultures in her beloved city, Timbuktu.
Knife-Wielding Man Attacks Officer At Police Station In Spain
The man approached the police station in the town of Cornella de Llobregat and charged at the officer who opened the door. Police say they are treating it as a “terrorist incident.”
How November midterm elections could change the state of play
In about three months, voters will head to the ballot box for the first midterm elections under President Trump – midterms both parties are billing as crucial for the direction of the country. This vote represents the first nationwide referendum on th…
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